WHAT: La vie est belle! Celebrate the joie de vivre of Paris at the Frist! In 1900, the City of Light hosted L’Exposition universelle, a world’s fair, to usher in the new century with innovation and prosperity. Visitors of all ages are invited to enjoy a day of performances and activities inspired by the exhibition Paris 1900: City of Entertainment and the International Exposition.

COST: Included with Discovery Center Admission - $8 per person, Children under 2 are free.

WHAT: The 2018 theme for National Chemistry Week is “Chemistry is out of this world!” Fun and family-friendly hands-on activities will include learning how chemists identify atoms and molecules in outer space by examining their “fingerprints in light”. Participants will also explore atomic layers of carbon and build soccer ball-shaped models of C60 molecules that scientists using powerful infrared telescopes have found in signals from interstellar space. Resources for classroom activities will be freely available for teachers.

WHAT: This family-friendly event offers visitors an opportunity to learn about the prehistoric Native Americans of Memphis through hands-on, engaging activities. Learn to make prehistoric tools & pottery, try using a prehistoric weapon called the atlatl, watch a demonstration of bead weaving, or join a guided hike of the nature trail.

WHAT: This workshop explores the beautiful art of marbling. We'll show you how to create patterns with special dyes and tools on the surface of thickened water. These designs transfer onto paper or fabric almost as if by magic!

WHAT: Despite the instrument’s relatively recent invention and evolution, the steel guitar has come to epitomize the sound of country music. In this hands-on program, musician/educators Adam Ollendorff and Robin Ruddy will provide a background of the steel guitar family as they explore the sounds of lap steel, pedal steel, and Dobro. Guests will be invited to try out some techniques following the presentation. Ollendorff has performed on steel guitar with Vince Gill, Loretta Lynn, and Kacey Musgraves. Ruddy has toured with Vince Gill, Ray Stevens, and Rod Stewart.

COST: Free with Perform Murfreesboro Membership, or by mention STEAM Festival when calling to register.

WHAT: MUST Call 615-867-7244 to register. Limit 12 students for this workshop

Spend a day immersed in special effects makeup at The Washington Theatre at Patterson Park Community Center! Learn to apply blood and gore makeup. This class is great for any 12-17 teenager who is interested in theatre or special effects. Teens that take this program may be given the opportunity to help assist with special effects makeup for a Perform Murfreesboro Production!

WHAT: Have you ever thought about the science and technology in a bowling alley, or your favorite arcade game? You can find out the answers to these questions and more at Lanes, Trains and Automobiles. The Discovery Center Education Team will be onsite as part of the Tennessee STEAM Festival with exciting hands-on activities that explore the Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics within a bowling alley and video arcade!

WHAT: The Creatives’ Day Organization of Nashville, TN will host Creatives’ Day on Saturday, October 20th from 11am to 2pm at the Downtown Nashville Public Library. This free celebration includes Nashville Public Library's first ever community mural dedication and reveal, co-placemaking art activity for kids sponsored by Nashville's Metro Arts Commission, live music, poetry, face painting, and arts & crafts activities for the entire family. For more information, visit www.creativesday.org.